Jim Parsons

Improved Productivity Requires New Management Mindset

A new study shows that updating construction management processes and philosophies is a must in boosting productivity and profits

Jim Parsons

February 7, 2017

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Engineers and contractors pride themselves on being problem solvers, often balancing disparate, competing constraints.

Gene Reed: Houston Contractor Builds on the Fundamentals

Jim Parsons

February 6, 2017

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Gene Reed, founder of E.E, Reed Construction, is the region's 2016 Legacy Award winner.

DC Metro Sacks More Inspectors

Jim Parsons

February 1, 2017

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What began as an investigation into the July 2016 derailment of a Washington, D.C., Metro train has uncovered several years’ worth of falsified track inspection records, resulting in dismissals or disciplinary action for more than half of the system’s track inspection staff.

Bridge in a Backpack Gets Distribution

Jim Parsons

January 25, 2017

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Terre Armee Group/Reinforced Earth Co. (TA/RECo) has secured exclusive marketing and distribution rights for the patented composite-arch-bridge technology, popularly known as “bridge in a backpack.”

ENR Southeast's 2017 Top Young Professionals

As Southeast construction activity remains robust, up-and-coming industry professionals are making valuable contributions on jobsites, at their companies and within local communities

Jim Parsons

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January 20, 2017

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Up-and-coming industry professionals are making valuable contributions on jobsites, at their companies and within local communities

Miller Gorrie Builds by the Golden Rule

This year’s Southeast Legacy Award winner is a man of few words, but many good deeds

Jim Parsons

January 20, 2017

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This year's Southeast Legacy Award winner is a man of few words, but many good deeds

Project Executive Saw the Big Picture to Keep P3 Tunnel Team Moving

Jim Parsons

January 18, 2017

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Manager prevented culture clash to deliver Virginia’s Elizabeth River Tunnels project, the first all- concrete tunnel designed for deepwater immersion.

Dinh-Zarr Breaks Bounds to Push Train-Control Technology

Jim Parsons

January 18, 2017

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NTSB vice chairman has been an advocate for accelerated installation of positive train-control technology in U.S. rail infrastructure.

Disruptive Technologies, Divided Politics as US DOT Marks Its 50th Anniversary

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Jim Parsons

January 18, 2017

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Technology, transitions and transformation are all topping the discussions among transportation professionals.

NJ Transit Awards Contract for First US Rail Microgrid System

Jim Parsons

January 11, 2017

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New Jersey Transit is moving forward to implement the nation’s first microgrid tailored specifically to support public rail-infrastructure operations in case of a commercial power-grid disruption.